Craft with Emma

I cannot describe how happy I am that the Ikea units are now moving into the room!  You would not believe how many times I measured the left hand side wall to check that the Kallax configuration we had come up with would actually fit, and I was really worried about it somehow not fitting in the space.  But now I can breathe easy, the units fit in beautifully, and everything is really starting to come together. I will show a better photo of the Kallax units in due course, but as you might notice, there's still a lot [...]

This might seem like a boring post, but it's still exciting to me!  The original skirting boards have been refitted!  They still need repainted of course, but it's great to see another original feature going back into my happy place. I've also got a cute wee radiator that's been fitted, that will sit underneath my desk and keep me cosy while I work away during the winter months. Finally, did you spot the new cupboards in the alcoves?!  More Ikea, this time the Havsta units, which our fabulous builders have adjusted so they fit snuggly into the space we've [...]

I am so excited about my new floor!  I know it sounds like such a daft thing, but I am totally in love with it.  You can clearly see where the old boards stop and the slightly newer (but still reclaimed wood) boards start, but for me this just tells the story of the room and it's journey.  I decided to go for a clear varnish rather than a stain, and the eagle-eyed amongst you will spot the floor port with plugs (which should make things like heat embossing so much easier!).  It should be hard-wearing, durable, and most [...]

I'm so excited to be able to announce this!  I've got a date for my Grand Reopening of my craft room, and you're all invited! I'm hosting an open house from 10am-2pm on both Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th May, where you can come and see my new happy place. I'm combining this with the launch of the new Stampin' Up! Annual Book 2025-26, so come and see new goodies demonstrated, and have a play with the latest products. I'll have refreshments (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic!) plus a goodie bag for everyone who RSVPs in advance, plus sign-up sheets [...]